Doctor did TCA peel on chest and neck last year, it took months to heal. (Photo)

In theory, it can be done, but my suggestion is to see a medical dermatologist. There are conditions called keratoderma that can give rough hands. A compounded solution such as 5 % Lactic acid in sorbelene cream or 5-8% sal acid in cream can help. Calmurid is an over the counter prep and can be...

Hello and thank you for your question.There are a number of comparable skin resurfacing treatments for pigmentation, sunspots, and wrinkles.  The important issue is skin type.  If the skin is medium olive and darker, then laser and some other methods can be more difficult to use. TCA...

Hi and thank you for the question.  There are many like you out there!!!!The problem with self peeling is the internet. Almost every product in almost every concentration is available on line from the US and other countries. You tube videos show patient diaries of  self-TCA peeling and...

You need proper skin care by a Specialist. I am sure your local certified dermatologist is well capable of treating this. I place all my medium depth peel patients on antibiotics and anti viral meds, as well as a bland emollient or balm. You must stay out of the sun. You skin should heal with no...

It would be best to see your local dermatologist.  If this is not possible as is the case sometimes, continue with extreme gentle skin care - bland fragrance-free wash, sunscreen in the AM, and an over-the-counter  hydrocortisone cream 2x a day.  Elidel and topical NSAIDs are not...

Personally, I would not use 40% TCA on my skin, either at home, nor in my operating suites. Maximal I go to for a general peel is 35%, or even drop down to 30% with Jessner's solution and acetone scrub. I would recommend 8-10% multiple TCA peels, single coat (maximum of two at low low...